Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Wiener takes all in the 7th annual running of the Meadowlands Racetrack Weiner Dog Derby on Saturday, June 14!

Admission: Free
Parking: Free

Interested competitors fill out form below.

Wiener racing begins 6:00 p.m. Harness racing begins 6:20 p.m.

 Approximate Wiener Dog Derby Post Times:

1. 6:00pm
2. 6:15pm
3. 6:32pm
4. 6:52pm
5. 7:30pm
6. 8:00pm
7. 8:25pm
8. 8:50pm
9. 9:15pm
10. 9:40pm

Final:  10 pm

• $1,500 in Total Prize Money –  Qualifier winners earn $100 betting voucher – 1st place in Final wins a $500 betting voucher
• Open to first 80 entrants registered by May 28 (there will be up to 10 qualifiers – top dog in each qualifier moves on to the Finals)
• There will be 10 “Wiener Dogs” in the Final.
• Qualifiers will be run in between the live harness races.  The Final will be held once all Qualifiers are complete.
• Online registration must be completed and the latest rabies vaccination certificate, photo and town license attached.
• Only dogs permitted in the track and in each race are dachshunds.  All canines must be currently licensed and up to date on all shots including rabies vaccination. 
• Only canines registered to participate are allowed at the track. No canine “viewers”
• For more information email Rachel Ryan – raryan@playmeadowlands.com
• Only registered participating dogs are allowed onsite.  No “canine viewers” allowed.